Phrase guide

get one's hopes up

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To become enthusiastic about something that is not yet guaranteed to happen.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • I try to set low expectations and not to get my hopes up.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: odottaa kuuta taivaalta — to become enthusiastic
  • Spanish: hacerse esperanzas — to become enthusiastic
  • Spanish: esperanzarse — to become enthusiastic
  • Spanish: ilusionarse — to become enthusiastic
  • Turkish: ümitlenmek — to become enthusiastic
  • Turkish: umutlanmak — to become enthusiastic